Game Recap May 14: Phillies vs. Braves

Today in Atlanta was not a good game for the Phils with a loss 5 - 3.  Atlanta was the first team to score tonight in the 1st unlike last nights quick lead for the Phillies.  Blanton allowed the Braves lead off, Martin Prado to hit a homer in the first inning of the game.  Next up for the Braves, Nate McLouth, hits another homer making this game appear like it would be a long game for Blanton.  The next few innings went on without any runs or any big hits until the top of the 6th.  Jimmy Rollins hit a double which brought in a Martinez, who pinch hit for Blanton.  The bottom of the 6th was another inning like the 1st.  Ramero came in to replace Blanton and was quicly take out to be replaced by Kendrick who allowed 3 more runs for the Braves.  The Phils tried hard in the 8th inning to have a late rally to take the lead.  Valdez doubled and Ibanez scored on the hit.  Mayberry also had a RBI in the 8th scoring Ibanez.  This rally was not enough though as the Braves beat the Phillies 5 to 3.